Dostoevsky's Incarnational Realism

Name: Dostoevsky's Incarnational Realism
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Finding Christ among the Karamazovs

Paul J. Contino, Irina Burova

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Academic Studies Press
03 June 2026

Literature: history & criticism; Literary studies: general; Literary companions

In this book, Paul Contino offers a theological interpretation of Dostoevsky's novel ""The Brothers Karamazov."" The author introduces the concept of ""incarnational realism"": a method used by Dostoevsky to animate and enspirit his heroes - applying the concept especially to Alyosha Karamazov, to the person who, as the novel's hero, makes decisions and accomplishes deeds. The book examines in detail the figure of the Elder Zosima, and how, in his role as spiritual leader with his vision of responsibility for each and for all, influences Alyosha. Attention is also paid to Alyosha's brothers - to Mitya, who is trying to become a ""new man,"" and to Ivan, who struggles with his own agonized striving toward his own sense of responsibility for the family tragedy.""

By: Paul J. Contino
Translated by: Irina Burova
Imprint: Academic Studies Press
Country of Publication: United States
ISBN: 9798897838110
Pages: 474
Publication Date: 03 June 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Paul Contino is Distinguished Professor of Humanities at Pepperdine University, and lecturer in its Great Books Colloquium. Contino's research is devoted to the religious dimensions of literature. Among other authors, he has written on Dante Alighieri and Mikhail Bakhtin.